Take a hike. You’ll be inspired to in the New Balance 1569 – a walking shoe built for pursuing adventures in more rugged, wet terrain. Made with a waterproof GORE-TEX® upper, the 1569 also features ABZORB® for premium cushioning, ROCK STOP® for additional protection from sharp trail debris and ROLLBAR® technology for superior motion control. Available in wide widths, the 1569 also features distinctive design elements like contrast stitching, rich hardware and embossing.10 mm drop: due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 10 mm drop are approximateGusseted tongue sewn in place to keep debris out for midfoot protectionNon-marking outsoleNubuck upperRich eyerow hardware